The Accessible Canada Directorate within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has engaged Quorus Consulting Group to conduct the second cycle of public opinion research measuring Canadians’ awareness and experience(s) […]

Christine Thomas was only 42 when, bending to lift her newborn daughter, she fractured her spine. Diagnosed with five vertebral fractures as a result of unsuspected osteoporosis, she had no idea of the painful and transformative road she would have to travel to build stronger bones and reclaim her life.

Latest News IAB Membership Cycle Applications Being Accepted January 12, 2024 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada’s federal funding agency for […]

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for proper growth and formation of teeth and bones. We need vitamin D for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the foods that […]

VITAMIN D Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” is produced when the sun’s rays interact with our skin. It helps build stronger bones by increasing the absorption of calcium. It also […]

Recommendations from Osteoporosis Canada Rapid Response Team We are aware of the recent study by Dr. Meryl Leboff that concluded vitamin D3 supplementation of 2000 IU daily does not significantly […]

Due to the current COVID situation, more whole birds are available to consumers and knowing that you have options is important when making food decisions when making grocery purchases. Most […]

Osteoporosis Canada (OC) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the OC FLS Registry. The OC FLS Registry will be an online map profiling FLS programs across Canada, which meet OC’s Essential […]

Osteoporosis Canada’s overall position statement in response to this study: This study did not specifically address the vitamin D requirements of individuals with osteoporosis, those with risk factors for osteoporotic […]